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IFossum Eddy's ACE Hardwarel Are You For Hot Weather? Wo can hiolp you Tho holpTuI rHnr SylvAnia Store Hotifi; Mop-vday Fiiday 7:30 S:00 Saturday 7:30 - 3:00 Cloieil Surtday 136 Industrial Road Sylvania, Georgia. 012)564-2003 M 1 SylvaniaTimes VOL.i NO.24 June 22, 2022 LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY Sylvania, Georgia $1.25 Screven Go EARTHQUAKE! Early morning quake felt by few Hospital expanding services Joe Brady Editor A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit our area early Saturday morning, at approximately 4 a.m. Researchers say this is the strongest in years. The U.S. Geological Survey noted the quake in the city of Stillmore, but the shocks were felt in Jenkins and Screven Counties due to the epicenter’s shallow location. The trembling was felt in parts of Atlanta, Augusta, Macon and even Savannah. ’ j Georgia Tech professor and Geophysicist Dr. Andrew Newman ^explained, “earthquakes of this magnitude cause slight damage.” No damage or injuries were reported over the weekend. Quakes of this magnitude tend to occur in Georgia about every 3-5 years, but usually in the northwestern region of the state. Dr. Newman stated, “the location of this quake is highly unusual.” Although minor, earthquakes in the coastal plain of Georgia are few and far between, they still have the potential to be destructive. Dr. Newman cites the 1886 Charleston earthquake, “that quake damaged 2,000 buildings and killed 60 people. Estimates have placed its magnitude between 6.9 and 7.3” The only two more powerful earthquakes than Saturday morning’s in our region in recent years was the 4.4 magnitude quake centered in Decatur, TN in December 2018 and the 4.1 quake near Edgefield, SC in 2014. Bay Branch hosts gospel sing Jake Gay Reporter Bay Branch Baptist Church hosted a gospel sing this past Sunday with Southern Gospel music evangelist Jason Runnels. Jason is no stranger to southern gospel, he was the tenor for ten years in the gospel group The Down East Boys. “I started out in 1998 with Tony Gore and Majesty. I had opportunities I otherwise would not have had with Tony. We performed in Ireland, Scotland, and England,’ Jason Runnels 1 Jason says. During this time, Jason also traveled with the Gaither Vocal Band. Jason explains that his role models was Guy Penrod and David Phelps. “The Lord does work in mysterious ways however because years later when I was filming an episode of Gaither and Friends, who was I sitting between? Guy Penrod and David Phelps!” After being on the road over 15 years. Runnels felt he should be with his family. Jason and his high school sweetheart, Theresa, have been married 28 years and have three sons. “I began another career with Chick-fil-A and thought that was God’s new direction for my life. But he had other plans,” Jason explains. Jason and his wife launched Jason Runnels Ministries in May 2013. He also became an ordained preacher and performs at revivals, homecoming services and conferences. “In August 2019, my youngest son Braden joined me and we formed The Runnels,” although Braden is a college student, he performs as much as he can with his dad. “Everything that has happened in my life I owe to the grace of our Lord and Savior. As long as I am spreading the love of God, I am doing what He wants of me.” Thank you Jason for sharing your talent with us. (Photo by Jake Gay) Meg Pace Special Contributor Optim Medical Center-Screven is excited to announce the addition of a new specialty service. Dermatology services are now available the third Monday of the month in Screven County. Sidney P. Smith, MD and Karen Penrose, FNP from Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic will see patients at a satellite clinic at 102 Rocky Ford Road which is located directly across the street from the main Optim Medical Center-Screven campus. Dr. Smith is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Dermatologist and Ms. Penrose is a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner who focus on medical and surgical dermatology patients from young infants to seniors. Some common conditions they treat include acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and various skin growths. They also perform thorough full skin examinations to screen for and monitor precancerous and cancerous skin lesions. Karen Penrose, FNP For more information or to schedule an appointment with the Optim Medical Center-Screven Outpatient Dermatology Clinic, please call 1-800-599-0067 and request to be seen in Sylvania. Sidney P. Smith, MD ABOUT OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER-SCREVEN Serving families since 1951 - Optim Medical Center-Screven offers a wide range of services locally that are designed to give the citizens of Screven County and the surrounding area access to many of the same high-quality healthcare services and physicians found in larger hospitals. Optim Medical Center-Screven offers an emergency department and a variety of diagnostic services like laboratory, ultrasound, CAT Scan, mobile mammography, wound care, and endoscopy. For those that may need some extra time healing after a hospital stay or surgery, Optim Medical Center-Screven offers inpatient rehabilitation services through our swing bed program as well as outpatient rehabilitation services like physical and occupational therapy. 10U Boy § and Girls Wis MmmerdJp ami head to State The Screven County 10U Boys competed for District June 6-9 in Claxton and finished runner-up out of 14 teams. Their District 1 runner-up finish qualifies them for the G.R.P.A. State Tournament June 21-23 in Adel, Ga. Players for the 10U Boys are kneeling: Michael Boswell, Jack Chandler, Jacob Smith, Briley Williams, Adrian Garvin, and Asher Kile. Standing: Samuel Bazemore, Waylon Brown, Parker Sheppard, Jermaine Clare, Jr., Caleb Hall, and Trevor Lane. Coaches are Tripp ^ Sheppard, Luke Boswell, and Terry Kile. C@l@birate IME© 9 WHI HB(0)©M this Sunday. Sam Eades Publisher/Writer Celebrate America and your freedom early, this Sunday, June 26th with The Screven County 10U Girls All-Stars had a strong showing and won District Runner-up in the First District Tournament held June 6-8 in Sylvania. In the tournament, the Screven County girls defeated Hawkinsville 27-9, lost to Evans County 13-5, defeated Jenkins County 23-0, defeated Soperton5-4, defeated Glennville 19-7, then lost to Evans County 11-3 in the championship game. Their runner-up finish qualifies them for the G.R.P.A. State Tournament June 21-23 in Adel, Ga. Players for Screven County are kneeling: Carlee Triplett, Karina Roberts, Mallory Wheeles, Zoey 1 Lie, Charleigh Payne, and Summer Harrison. Standing: Coach Jonna Ward, Rashara Prescott, ' Savannah Sanders, Kinslee Forehand, Lynnlee Bragg, Abbi Ellis, Azaria Roberts, and Ella Withrow. /Back row: Coaches Ricky Scott, Wes Withrow and John Triplett. Not pictured: Clare Marchand :ainment, children’s activities and family fun at the Screven County Recreation Department from 5:00 -9:30 PM it the annual, Red, White and Boom celebration. Available this year will be, Wet/dry inflatables, old fashioned games, delicious food tmeks and more! Homemn Derby will start at 5:00 with cash prizes for all age groups. The Sylvania Times will be available with the current newspapers and you can pick up a new subscription while you are there. Tell the kids to stop by our booth for a free prize! ^ee dUU.VI page 3 Lifestyles 2 Mark our Calendar 2 Editorials 3 Church News 4 Obituary 5 Classifieds 8 I Legals 8 Booking Log 8 I Sports 10 Farm and Land .... 11
